used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Calling a taxi, they drove once more to the Hotel Continental and asked for their old friend the manager.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
anew
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
apologisedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologise” — defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Calling a taxi, they drove once more to the Hotel Continental and asked for their old friend the manager.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Calling a taxi, they drove once more to the Hotel Continental and asked for their old friend the manager.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
Castiglione
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From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading Calling a taxi, they drove once more to the Hotel Continental and asked for their old friend the manager.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Calling a taxi, they drove once more to the Hotel Continental and asked for their old friend the manager.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
to an extreme degree
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
Felix
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From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Calling a taxi, they drove once more to the Hotel Continental and asked for their old friend the manager.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Calling a taxi, they drove once more to the Hotel Continental and asked for their old friend the manager.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
HUNTSnounUS /hʌnts/
plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
a message received and understood
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
LEFARGE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Calling a taxi, they drove once more to the Hotel Continental and asked for their old friend the manager.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Calling a taxi, they drove once more to the Hotel Continental and asked for their old friend the manager.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Calling a taxi, they drove once more to the Hotel Continental and asked for their old friend the manager.
on one occasion
From this reading Calling a taxi, they drove once more to the Hotel Continental and asked for their old friend the manager.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
ruenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading Calling a taxi, they drove once more to the Hotel Continental and asked for their old friend the manager.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
a source of difficulty
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LEFARGE HUNTS ALONE At nine o’clock next morning the two colleagues met at the hotel in the rue Castiglione.
urbaneadjectiveUS /ərˈbeɪn/
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
someone who visits
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a few minutes they were ushered into the presence of that urbane and smiling, but somewhat bored official.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They had discussed their plan of campaign before separating the previous evening, and did not waste time getting to work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘We are exceedingly sorry to trouble you again, monsieur,’ apologised Lefarge, ‘but the fact is we find we require some more information about your recent visitor, M. Felix.
